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Author Archive: Abel Longoria

Aluminess Galley Box

Aluminess Galley Box

Jun 17, 2014 Vanagon 4

When I first got interested in a purchasing a vehicle that I could use and practically live in for long cross country trips I looked at every option. The 3 front runners were a Ford Econoline van, a...
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Syncrofest 4

Syncrofest 4

May 07, 2014 Camping, Vanagon 3

As soon as I found out about Syncrofest 4 back in early March I was very interested in going just to see everyone’s vans. Being from Texas means having such a small population of Vangons and...
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Vanagon Kick Plate Overhaul

Vanagon Kick Plate Overhaul

Apr 29, 2014 Vanagon 4

When I bought my ’87 VW Vanagon Westfalia back in August 2013 it had a few things that immediately made it on my list of things to change and/or work on. One of them being doing something with...
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Vanagon Subwoofer

Vanagon Subwoofer

Apr 27, 2014 Vanagon 2

I bought a Rhino Design Studio Center Console for my Vanagon from GoWesty.com (Van-Cafe.com also sells them) with the sole intent of modifying it in order to house a subwoofer. These consoles are...
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REVIEW: GoWesty VanoBag & Yakima Ripcord

REVIEW: GoWesty VanoBag & Yakima Ripcord

Apr 23, 2014 Camping, Equipment Review, Vanagon 1

You ever have one of those nights where you’ve almost fallen asleep for the night but then an idea hits you like a ton of bricks and you begin to work the concept and solutions in your head?...
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An Amazing Adventure Trailer

An Amazing Adventure Trailer

Mar 03, 2014 Camping 1

A couple of weeks ago I camped out at Lake Livingston State Park and as I walked around the campgrounds looking for prime camp sites for future reference I stumbled across this little gem. I stopped...
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Libby Visits the Gulf Coast

Libby Visits the Gulf Coast

Feb 17, 2014 Vanagon 0

Libby (my 1987 Vanagon) with her feet in the sand at Jamaica Beach, Galveston Island, TX. She grew up on the west coast visiting all of the nice scenic beaches up and down the coast so I wanted her...
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REVIEW: Galveston Island State Park

REVIEW: Galveston Island State Park

Feb 16, 2014 Camping, Campsite Review, Reviews 0

I took a drive down to Galveston Island without having a plan on where to stay for the night. I stopped in at two different RV Parks and both were completely booked up. I drove further down to West...
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New Floor Upgrade

New Floor Upgrade

Jan 05, 2014 Vanagon 7

Back in July 2013 when I flew to Phoenix to take a look at this 1987 Vanagon Westfalia I found on Craigslist I knew one of the things I did not like about it was the floor a previous owner had...
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REVIEW: Cedar Breaks Park

REVIEW: Cedar Breaks Park

Nov 13, 2013 Camping, Campsite Review, Reviews 0

I had an event to go to in Georgetown, TX on Sunday October 27th so I decided to take Libby on the 200 mile trek on Saturday and simply book a camping spot for the night. A $24 camping spot at Cedar...
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